What are the penalties for failing to respond to a canvass communication or providing false information?
What are the penalties for failing to respond to a canvass communication or providing false information?
With the exception of a Canvass Communication A, a person who has received a canvass communication must provide the information that it requires to the ERO, but there is no requirement for the form itself to be returned.1
There is a criminal penalty of a fine up to a maximum of £1,000 for failing to provide the information required to the ERO.2
The penalty for providing false information to an ERO is up to six months imprisonment or an unlimited fine.3
1. Regulation 23(1) 2001 The Representation of the people regulations (England and Wales) 2001↩ Back to content at footnote 1
2. Regulation 23(3) 2001 The Representation of the people regulations (England and Wales) 2001↩ Back to content at footnote 2